[HumanSer] Advice and assistance

[Z'Leah Liburd]

Thank you for this!
I did mention to the interviewer that I'd talk to the Tampa Lighthouse to
get them to look into the systems to make sure it was accessible. I'm not
sure on what school or the clientele of students that i'd get. I'm more
asking in the event that I have an ASD student. I also know that I have to
speak with the administrators on accommodations I would need as well as
building a report with the students.

On Thu, May 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM <43210 at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Good Day,
>
> I am a clinical social worker in Florida.  I worked in a program with
> children for 20 years.  Although I do not know the software program you
> mentioned, it would be a good idea to have your Blind Services counselor to
> get an adaptive engeneer to make sure that you can be successful with that
> aspect of the work.  I have worked with them extensively over the years as
> these programs have evolved.
>
> Children are curious and want to know this new person who is different,
> much like they feel different.  In my experience I never had a child run
> away or become violent, often I was called on to help deescalate an upset
> child or teen.  I recall a 14 year-old who had run to the building lobby.
> I asked for his help to go to the quiet room.  He allowed me to follow his
> elbow, I held it quite lightly as I usually do when doing sighted guide, so
> he took control of the situation and changed from the escaper to the
> helper.
>
> I am available if you have any specific questions.
>
>
> “JD” John David Townsend
> Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW3765
> 386 852-5177
>
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> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Z'Leah Liburd
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> Cc: Z'Leah Liburd <nyirah17 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [HumanSer] Advice and assistance
>
> Hello! I am a master in social work student in Florida and currently in
> the process of getting my practicum placement at a school. I am reaching
> out to see if anyone has used the Frontline focus and peer systems?
> Also was wondering if anyone can give me any tips/tricks on how usually
> handle dealing with accommodations from your administrator? What kind of
> accommodations have you asked for/received? Also how did you deal with
> students that have issues behaviorally in terms of running away or lashing
> out? Looks like I=E2=80=99ll be going to be placed in the elementary or
> hig= h school setting.
>
>
>
>
> Z=E2=80=99Leah Liburd (She/her)
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
> President, Florida Association of Blind Students
>
> President, State Wide Chapter
>
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Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

President, Florida Association of Blind Students

President, State Wide Chapter

Nyirah17 at gmail.co <Nyirah17 at gmail.com>m

Student at nfbflorida.org

NFBF.Statewide at gmail.com

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